[RBW] Re: frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

"it doesn't make sense to keep and store bikes I ride less and less over time. Periodic culling and adjusting of the bike herd isn't a bad thing. " Ditto. I just sold my 1998 Joe/Joe Longlow for much the same reasons as you. That bike took me across the U.S.A. Occasionally I give it a thought b

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Ritchey...check this one out

"I'll guess 96ish?" Yep that look right. The decals are almost identical to the ones on my Ritchey Road Logic that I bought in 1996. My Road Logic is as clean or cleaner than the soft tail. Both are great bikes! Thanks for those photos. On Jun 8, 11:35 am, jinxed wrote: > Every once in a while a

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

They should all look like that! Beautiful. On May 29, 9:40 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7298584094_964f7a1212_b.jpg > > not mine...wish it was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: rene herse crank

Sugino XD Triple = $119. Rene Herse $440. Difference = $321. That is a huge difference. Remember, it wasn't that long ago that everyone was touting the XD as a really good crank. IMO it still is, not saying the Herse isn't better. But think about it -- $321 more. That can buy a lot of chains, tires

[RBW] Re: which bike shop in Santa Cruz to pack and ship Riv?

I shipped a frame and fork to MN via UPS at a cost of $84. Two weeks later I shipped a frame and fork via USPS to FL at a cost of $27. On May 1, 7:16 am, eastcentral wrote: > Anyone know a good bike shop in/around Santa Cruz, Ca. that would do > an excellent packing job to ship my  Riv-bike? I'm

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

hursday, April 26, 2012 1:55:43 PM UTC-7, SISDDWG wrote: > > > Frame, fork, and headset only > > > Frame: > >  Long-low road > >  Standard > >  Size: 59cm measured ctt, tt has 1 degree upslope > > > Braze-ons: > >  Shifter bosses > >  Cantileve

[RBW] FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

Frame, fork, and headset only Frame: Long-low road Standard Size: 59cm measured ctt, tt has 1 degree upslope Braze-ons: Shifter bosses Cantilever bosses Rear rack mounts Installed Parts: Tange Rollerball headset 26.4 x 30.2 Paint: JB Green Painted head tube Window fill Specs: Top Tu

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow

gt; What year, model is the Motobecane? I see you've had the frame painted or p > coated. Rather wish I'd kept the '73 Grand Record I sold to Eric Norris, > but then again, Eric will put 10 miles on it to my one. > > So many nice bikes, so little money! > > > > &

[RBW] FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow

Local pick up only, Montara, CA. The saddle bag is not included in the sale. Build: TA Pro 5 Vis crank arms and rings 30/44 (New) VO bottom bracket (New) Suntour Surperbe pedals Phil Wood hubs 32h, rear FW 7spd 130mm DT 14/15 spokes Schwalbe 28mm tires Mavic MA2 rims Berthoud 40mm fenders Nitto D

[RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis: Santa Fe, NM

I'm happy for you. Best news of the day! On Apr 20, 5:55 am, beckertronix wrote: > Hey all, > >  Sadly my Atlantis went missing last night from the front of my house > Apr 19-20 in Santa Fe, NM.  If yall  - especially anyone in SF or > Albuquerque - could keep an eye out I'd appreciate it. >   It

[RBW] Re: Questions on Carradice Barley

The Barley Bag is very nice. I didn't need any support for it. The Barley fists quite nicely tucked under the saddle and strapped to the seat post. I have no information on the B72. On Apr 17, 2:36 pm, Peter M wrote: > Thinking of getting a Carradice Barley saddlebag but wanted to ask if > anyone

[RBW] Re: Hip Trouble

"... the body can recover from the worse. Having not had personal experience with anyone with a broken hip. I'm pretty sure that you'll be back on the bike in no time." Sorry Manny but that's crazy, careless talk! Sometimes the "worst" results in death. Jim, DO NOT RUSH your recovery! Be patient. Y

[RBW] Re: Hip Trouble

It's good to hear that you're feeling well. Fours years ago, at age 68, I had a bicycling accident resulting in a complete hip replacement. I'm cycling again but it took about a year to feel 98% better. Very recently I've had a slight pain develop in the repaired leg and I'm a little concerned bec

[RBW] Re: Done talking myself into like the moustache.

I've had a moustache bar for about 13 years but never used it much. Only recently, since by body has changed with age (72), have I come to appreciate the moustache bar. Don't get rid of your moustache bar. Some day BTW, I use it with Nitto Dirt Drop stem and that at least looks better than a to

[RBW] FS: Mavic/Phil Wood Touring Wheels

Great loaded touring wheels: Mavic T519 and T520, 40 front 48 rear. Phill Wood front hub 40, rear Phil Wood 48 7spd threaded freewheel 130mm. DT 14/15g spokes. Maybe 3,200 hard surface miles on these wheels with approx. 25 miles on wet surface. I don't ride in the rain, therefore much less wear o

[RBW] Claw mount

I have a Simplex SX 610 rear deraillure that I need to mount to a dropout without a hanger. Anyone out there have and is willing to sell a claw adapter for this particular 610? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: How Often Do Folks FrameSave Their Frames?

My 1998 Longlow has had it done twice so far and probably never again. On Feb 5, 6:46 pm, jimD wrote: > Gearing up for some maintenance on my custom Riv. > How often do folks 'renew' the framesaver on frames? > -JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: Jack Taylor photos - build assist (and many parts) from RBW

One of the most beautiful bikes I've seen on RWB Owners Bunch. Job well done! On Feb 4, 11:54 am, reynoldslugs wrote: > Michael Lawrence helped me get this frame in about '99.  After email > correspondence, we spoke on the phone; he was very pleasant to deal > with.  These were the last frames do

[RBW] FS: New Moustache Handlebar/New Dirt Drop Stem

The following are NEW and still in plastic wrap: Nitto RM-016 Mustache Handlebar - 26.0mm - $60 +shipping Nitto Dirt-Drop Stem 100mm - $40 +shipping Paypal only. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Barley Bags

Both bags have been sold. Thanks. On Jan 19, 2:30 pm, SISDDWG wrote: > One black and one green. I've used them but very little. They look > new! Still stiff. $50 each plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] FS: Carradice Barley Bags

One black and one green. I've used them but very little. They look new! Still stiff. $50 each plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Not a Rivendell but....

FANTASTIC '87 MERCIAN " VINCITORE" MINT CONDITION !! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

[RBW] Cycling Explained

Check it out … up for a ride this w/e? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47cGzu6-q40&sns=em -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[RBW] FS: Sugino Alpina Crank NIB

NIB Sugino Alpina Crank. 175mm crank arms. 34/48 chainrings. $125 includes shipping in continental United States only. Paypal only. Reply to dgen...@gmail.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

"Most of the time that's evidence of something being priced wrong or something _else_ being wrong which is scaring off other buyers." The people searching Craigslist are looking for something for nothing. Prices of 10+ years ago have no bearing on today's value. What do you think that $1,100 Long

[RBW] Barra Garin

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[RBW] Re: Raised the bars another inch yesterday. Wow!

I recently installed the Grand Bois Maes handlebar with a 9mm Nitto stem (I usually ride a Nitto 11mm). The Brand Bois Maes are truly nice bars and I recommend them highly for the same reasons as you. However, I have Mark's bars on two bikes and I like them as much as the Grand Bois Maes. The Mark'

[RBW] Re: New/Old Long Low in SF

Here is a 1998 LL with canti brakes built by Joe Starck, not Waterford. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46647848@N02/5434632944/in/photostream On Jul 14, 5:45 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > I believe anything officially labeled a LongLow is Waterford. When the full > customs started, there was no longer

[RBW] Historic site

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[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

I'm 71 years old and not as upright in posture as I once was. Actually, I ride the drops more now than I did five or ten years ago. Seems like the forward lean is with me now even off the bike! The drops take some pressure off my lower back. On Jun 6, 8:55 am, canali wrote: > just wondering if it

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

"I've lost a lot of power and speed, and this year feel a drop in endurance, but as long as I don't look at a bike computer too much, my happiness per mile hasn't trailed off." Yep, I had a computer on all six of my bikes but when I reached 65 years of age all the computers were remove. I enjoy cy

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

I'm 71 years old and ride drop bars at about saddle level, though my weekly mileage these days is probably a little less than 100. On Jun 6, 8:55 am, canali wrote: > just wondering if it's just me and i need to take my time adding the > mileage and being consistent  and patient (and getting back

[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

I like the MKS touring pedal with deep toe clips, straps, and the MKS Spin-2 pedal flip. You really need the flip to make the entry easy. The entry/exit are very easy if you're wearing shoes with a fairly smooth sole. The G 9 is not as comfortable or secure unless you use toe clips and straps - the

[RBW] Re: building wheels

I agree with you completely. I've also built at least a dozen wheels following Sheldon Brown. Yep, the Brandt book is a bit confusing. We all miss Sheldon Brown. Don in Montara On Apr 10, 12:58 pm, MSmith wrote: > Hands down the best description of the process ever written: > >

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

The helmet issue is like the God issue in that you can't convince a believer of anything. They have a deep seated need to believe or abandon head protection. On Mar 16, 9:10 am, Jan Heine wrote: > >  to get people on bicycles, you don't want to force them to wear a helmet > >  and imply that they

[RBW] Re: Don't tell me that a few lbs don't make a bloody difference!

I recently came to that awareness after I completed restoring my Italian (Vittorio Malagnini) race bike with sew-ups. A few pounds really makes a difference in a climb even for an old guy (71) like me. Try it - you'll like it. BTW, a computer would be out of place on this classic. On Feb 15, 12:41

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

I haven't used a computer for about five years. After thirty-some years of cycling I can estimate my velocity fairly accurately. Ninety- eight percent of my rides are on routes that I know the milage. I don't miss the computers at all. Actually I'm glad to get rid of that stuff. On Feb 15, 7:44 am

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood "IRD" FW hub and/or Shimano freewheel experiences?

I've been using Sunrace freewheels for several years and I've had no issues with them - none, zero. They shift fine and seem to last quite a long time. On Feb 14, 5:28 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 11:57 PM, james wrote: > > fwiw I've also had one ird freewheel fail on me entir

[RBW] Re: Blog post about tubing for AHH

The combined age of these three frames with different tubing is 85 years -- the three of them give me tremendous enjoyment! http://www.flickr.com/photos/46647848@N02/ On Feb 10, 5:11 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Hi All, > > There's a new blog post on the Rivendell site, about the tubing used > on

[RBW] Re: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar

Yes, that's it. On Feb 9, 10:25 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Curious: can you say exactly why? I also prefer the 185 shape, but > only on bikes with bars 4 or 5 cm below saddle. > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM, SISDDWG wrote: > > I switched from Noodles to Mark'

[RBW] Re: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar

I switched from Noodles to Mark's on two bikes. I prefer the Mark's. On Feb 8, 5:44 pm, Ray wrote: > Seeking comments and preferences Mark's bar against a Nitto "Noodle" > bar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

Some think 40 and 48 holes are excessive for loaded touring. Indeed, many have crossed the country with 36 holes. Also, many get along without health insurance. I crossed the U.S.A. with 40 front and 48 rear and never gave the wheels a thought. I knew that if one or even two spokes broke I had insu

[RBW] Re: funky Riv frame on ebay

Look at the fork crown, compare: http://rawlandcycles.blogspot.com/ On Feb 2, 5:54 am, Mike wrote: > I remember seeing this frame pop-up in a topic thread and maybe for > sale on the Riv site. Now it's on ebay. I love the fork crown. Too > small for me. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V

[RBW] Re: Hard Headed

"I put platforms with toe clips on one of my bikes last fall, and realized I rode it all the time because I didn't have to change my shoes when I left the house." Exactly! Just get on the bike and ride off. Nice. On Sep 4, 5:50 am, Blindrobert wrote: > LOL on the SPD's.  I put platforms with toe

[RBW] Re: long low

Here is a 2010 photo of a 1998 J.S. built Rivendell Long Low. The chainstays were longer and the bottom bracket was lower than the Road Std. This bike took me across the U.S.A. in 2007. Yes, It was configured differently at that time. BTW the wheels were Mavic T520 laced to Phil Wood hubs 48 rear a

[RBW] Re: 2010 Cirque du Cyclisme Photos

Very enjoyable! Thanks. On Aug 15, 4:37 am, Marty wrote: > I'm way late with this, but here's a link to my set of photos from > this year's Cirque in Leesburg VA. Plenty of Singer, Herse, Witcomb, > Weigle, classic Italian, etc., etc.This is a great show for anyone who > loves the Golden Age, and

[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

I use a 12-28 7 speed cassette with the TA Cyclotourist 30/46. I cycle in the S.F. Bay area where the terrain is sometimes challenging and that gearing seems to be adequate. On Aug 9, 8:04 pm, Michael_S wrote: > The new 50.4 bcd TA Cyclotourist copy crankset is now in stock at VO. > Looks very ni

[RBW] Re: Comparing Mark's bar with the Noodle.

I just replaced a Noodle with a Mark's bar on my Rivendell Longlow. I like the Mark's bar a lot. Because of the relatively shallow drop and shorter reach I can more easily ride in the drops. I am very pleased with the change. On Jul 17, 5:53 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I have a 46 cm Noodle on the

[RBW] Re: Newbie here: Are Phil Wood hubs worth it.

You're on target about upgrading wheels. I have two bikes with Phil Wood freewheel hubs. Other than a polish now and then I haven't touched them in twelve years! Freewheel hubs are less expensive than the cassette hubs and there still seems to be a good availability of freewheels. Unless the Phils

[RBW] Re: How do you Southerners do this?

Michael: I live one block off the Pacific Hwy. in Montara, CA about 20 miles south of S.F. The temp here almost never gets above 70 degrees. San Diego has the most perfect weather in the entire USA. Beautiful any time of the year. I lived most of my life in New Orleans where the temp and humidity